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ByCAROLY
Alliance made Ron Mil�r
preeminent figure in BI theatre.
For more than 20 years his literary
talent nd the trica1 direction
commanded wide popul r appeal
with "Crack Steppin," "Wine
Sellers," "Who's Got His Own,"
among others.
On September 2, "Jazz Set" ope
at the Paul Roberson Theatre, in con
junction with the Montreux-Detroit
Jazz Festival and runs through Scp
tembcr20.
Milner pay homage to Jazz
music in this legendary nd innova
tive drama of sextet of musicians
making music of their lives, and
lives of their music. Drummer Max
Roach wrote the musical score.
The play premiered in 1980 at the
Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles
among the Top 10 and was a tremen
dous uecess when it was produced
in Detroit and New York.
Based in the Motor City since
1981, Milner says he "feels comfort
able writing in Detroit. Here the fac-
, tory challenges ethnic identity, so
there's no illusion about who you are Later in the Fall, Milner will
or how superior you think you may receive the Hazel Joan Bryant
be. The factory says prove it; so Award from the Midwest African
people learn respect for each other at american Theatre Alliance for excel-
. the grass roots level." 'oJ lence in work for and about the
. African comm ty.
munity to learn lessons, It is imme
diately controllable by us unlike
other mediums because it breaks the
idea of being above. By eelng and
knowing for self, personal identity is
more complete. When man ees him
self in three dimensions he's em
pathetic on more term . Theatre
provokes new thought and dignity
among those who support it."
IN
Michigan recognized Milner' ex
ceptional contribution to theatre with
"The Michigan Award," the oldest
state arts award.
Milner's clear sense of audience
informs "theatre is the center of com-
The Paul Roberson Theatre is lo
cated in the Northwest Activities
Center on Detroit's westside and can
be reached by calling 342-4000 for
ticket information and show times.
Rapper gathered to celebrate GANG STARR's latest release, Dally Operation. clockwl e l-r:
Speech of Arre ted Development; The Guru, Gang Starr and the member of Joe Public. ·
complied by Ka c ne Bark.
I SUNDAY, AUG. 9
1!\' JAZZ AT ILLUSIONS - Home of
the classy people featuring New
World Jazz Ensemble (featuring
Francisco Mora) Aug. 9 & 30. -
Forecast Aug. 9 & 16. - Wise
Quartet featuring Larry Smith Aug.
23. 5-10pm Admlsaion $4. Come
meet wor1d reknown jazz artists, local
atars and celebrities. For more
Information (345-7300).
A' FORGOTIEN UVES -an exhibit
of descriptive photographs
chroniCling the hungry and the
homeless In Detroit, appearing at the
Swords Into Plowshares Peace
Center & Gallery, 33 E Adams Ave.
exhibit runs Aug 9 thru Aug 25. The
photographer, Joseph Cr chlola, Is
an .ward-winning photo-Journalist
who began documenting hunger and
homeleaan two years ago. For
Info and to arrange group visits, caJl
(952-5422).
Participants compete for 15 spots In
the finals. Qualifying for this
shootw 18 Aug. 13-15 from 10am to
8pm: Aug. 16 from 9am to 12pm.
Finals are Aug. 16 at 1 pm. at the
MlctNay Golf Range, 22381 Van Born
Rd (E of Telegraph) For further Inrc
or to volunteer call Diane Meyer6
(278-1300). .
I SUMMER CONCERTS 1
8-9 An,evenlng with Harry ConnIck Jr.
and His Orcheetra (Series 3), 7:30pm.
Tickets: $39.50 & $32.50
pavtU0W$22.50 lawn. The New Pine
Knob, Two Championship Dr In
Autun Hills (31313n-0100)- .
8-12 The Ortglnal Emeraon, Lake &
Palmer wag Bonham (Ser1es 12),
7:30pm. Tickets: $22.50
pavtDorV$12.50 lawn, Children receive
1/2 off lawn. The New Pine Knob, Two
Championship Dr In Auburn Hili
(31313n-0100)
8-13 Paula Abdul we; Color Me Badd
7:30pm. Tlokets: $22.50
pavtllocV$2O.00 lawn. T1cketa for the
July 12 &how wttl be honored on this
date. The New Pine Knob, Two
Championship Dr In Auburn Hilla
(31313n-0100)
8-14 Rock N� Cot.nJy Tour feab.mg
Hank Williams Jr., Th Kentucky
of the ehurehee. Prepaid
reservations are a must (space Is
limited) no phone reservations.
Please call (313/833-7934) for
additional Information or nd a
large, self-addressed envelope with
double postage to the Detroit
Historical Society, 5401 Woodward,
Detroit, MI 48202 for a brOchure
listing many other tours and
workshops. C08t Is $11 per person,
$9 for DHS members. Participants
retum to the museum at 3pm.
1!\' CORKTOWN - Is the oldeat
surviving neighborhood In Detroit. In
the past, It was Detroit's primary
reception neighborhood for Irish and
later Maltese and Mexican
Immigrants. The neighborhood
contains a veritable sampler of
archltedural styles typical of working
, class homes In 19th century Detroit.
Most Holy Tr1nlty Roman Catholic
Church will be a highlight ofthl tour.
The church which Is the second
Catholic parish organized In Detroit,
opened Its doors In 1856 and
continues today to be the social
center of the area.
Headhunters and Doug Stone (Sertes
2), 7:30pm. Tickets: $22.50
pavtDorV$19.50 lawn: 'The New Pine
Knob, Two Championship Dr. Aublm
HHIs (3131371-0100)
- Jimmy ClIff, &mng Spew
and M Fashek for one nIgtt oriy III
8pm. Tickets: $17.50 & $14.50.
Chene Park Music Theatre, 2800
AtNater, Datrol. (313/393-0088).
- Eric C�on wag Cl.rtIs StIger,
8pm. llck_: $25 reeerved. Special
Superfan ng &lao available. The
Palace of Auburn Hilla, Two
Championship Dr. Auburn Hills
(31313n-0100).
8-15 An 8Vfri'lg wlth Anne MlI1IIY
(Series 11), 7:30pm. llckets: $22.50
pavtDorV$12.50 lawn. Groups � 15 or
more receive $2.50 orr lawn. The New
Pine Knob, Two Championship Dr In
Auburn HI (31313n-01oq
BEDTIME STORYHOUR.
7pm (833-1490).
- Campbell .Llbrary.
CHILDREN'S FILMS.. 4pm
(297-9380).
- Hubbard Ubtwy. LISTEN TO
ART'EMES GREEN TELJ..-STORIES.
2pm. (935-3434).
8-13 Children's Ubrary. POETRY
WORKSHOP WITH HILDA
VEST.RECrr� 2:30pm (833-1490).
- BoNen Ubrary. CHILDREN'
MOVIES. 2pm (297-9381).
- Douglass Ubrary. FILMS:
THREE UTTLE TRAMPS & WHITE·
SEALS. 4pm (267-6559).
- Wilder Ubrary. SUMMER
MOVIES. 2:30pm (876-0136).
8-14 Chlldren'sl..lbrary. Main Ubrary.
PRESCHOOL STORYHOUR. 10am
(833-1490}.
- Redford Ubrary. COOL OFF
WrTH FAN CRAFT. 2pm � 4 and
up. (935-5344).
8-15 Chldren's LInry. MaIn Ubrary.
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC: WEAR OR
BRIN� A BEARI 2:30pm (833-1490).
I SATURDAY, AUG. 15 .1
1!\' PUBLIC FORUM - Not to
Another War Against Iraqi - Panel
discussion - 7:30pm at Pathfinder
Bookstore, 5019 1/2 Wcxx:tNard (at
Warren). Admission $3. For more
Information (831-1171). .
tc YOU CAN'T STOP LAUGHING
Five of the country's hottest
comedians for a single perform�
at the Fox Theatre at Spm. ThIs
evening of hilarity' stars George
Wallace, Reynaldo Rey, Ajal
Sanders, Lewis DIx, Jr. and Master of
Ceremonies, T.K. Carter. Tickets
are $23.50. For Information
(313/567 -6000). .
IWEDNESDAY, AUG. 121
1!\' POETRY - Horizons In Poetry
will present a reading by Ventra
Aean and Willie Williams entitled
'The Blacker the Berry' at AMn's
5768 Caas Ave. An open re ding will
prec ed and follow the featured
. rader, so attending poets are
encouraged to brtng a sample of their
work. Admission Is $3. Williams Is a
w I known Detroit poet, 88 welles an
. historian of the labor union
mov menl. Asana Is a poet and a
docu'n ntary film maker. Both ar
featured In Hlpotogy, published by
Broadside pr . Cont ct Ron Allen
for more Information (832-432n. ,
I THURSDAY, AUG. 13 I
A' POET - Detroit's fir t poet
.. Dud Randall, wtn make
rare � at the ... program
of the Poet In ReeIdenoeeert the
Detroit Public Ubrary'a Children's
Ubrary at 2:30pm. The program Is
the culmination of a six week long
work8hop on poetry writing �n by
Hilda Vest and will featur a
pre nta�lon of certificates by
Randall, poetry reading and
refr m .5201 WoodwardAw.
FREE (313/934-1231).
A' GOLF SHOOTOl,JT - The million
dollar shootout Is basically a
hole-In-one conte . A green Is
-up at 150 yards from the tees.
I ANNOUNCEMENTS I
1!\' DHS Historic Church Tours are
available year round on the first
Monday of each month (on holidays
weekends the tours are postponed
, until the following Monday). The
Htstorymcbtle will provide
transportation to the churches. A
brown baR lunch will be served at one
I UBRARy'ACTIVITIES 1
8-10 Uncoln Ubrary. MUSICAL
. MONDAYS. 2:30pm (878-0135).
- Redford Ubrary. READING
CHAIN. 12-8pm. (935-5344).
8-12 Children's Ubrary. Main Ubrary.
'92 TRIPLER'S SUMMER READING
PROGRAM. 2:30pm (833-1490) .
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1tenalssance
. resdval
August 15-16, 22�23, 29-30,
September 5, 6, 7, 12-13,
19-20, 26-27
10 a.m.�- 7 p.m. Rain or Shine
ADULTS: $10.95 at ga ; $9.50 in advance at
and participating TOTAL
Gasoline Stations.
CHILDREN: (5-12 yrs.) $5.95 at gate;
$5.00 in advance Under 5: FREE
For group rares and info all
(313) 645-9640
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